Name: Caramelized Tofu Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 (14-oz.) block firm tofu, drained -; 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce -; 3 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar -; 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar -; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil -; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -; 1/2 tsp. fish sauce (optional) -; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -; 1" fresh ginger, minced -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; Butterhead or romaine lettuce, leaves separated, for serving -; Cilantro leaves, for serving -; Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving -; Lime wedges, for serving -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Caramelized Tofu Lettuce Cups

1. 1 (14-oz.) block firm tofu, drained -

2. 1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce -

3. 3 tbsp. packed dark brown sugar -

4. 2 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar -

5. 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil -

6. 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes -

7. 1/2 tsp. fish sauce (optional) -

8. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil -

9. 1" fresh ginger, minced -

10. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

11. Butterhead or romaine lettuce, leaves separated, for serving -

12. Cilantro leaves, for serving -

13. Chopped roasted peanuts, for serving -

14. Lime wedges, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Caramelized Tofu Lettuce Cups

1. Stage

Wrap tofu in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and place on a cutting board. Place a heavy flat object on top of tofu (like a skillet or baking sheet) and weigh it down with cans or another skillet. Let tofu drain for at least 15 minutes, and up to 45 minutes.

2. Stage

Crumble tofu into a medium bowl using your fingers. The biggest pieces should be about the size of a pea.

3. Stage

In another medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and fish sauce, if using. (It’s OK if the sugar doesn’t dissolve completely; it will once added to the pan.)

4. Stage

In a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil until shimmering. Add tofu, shake into an even layer, and let cook undisturbed until deeply golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes.

5. Stage

Stir the tofu and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is crispy and golden throughout, about 4 minutes more. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

6. Stage

Add soy mixture to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until no liquid remains, about 3 minutes more.

7. Stage

Add heaping spoonfuls of tofu mixture to the center of each lettuce leaf. Top with cilantro leaves, peanuts, and a squeeze of lime before serving.